Doug M (User)
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Bad news about the best dog I ever had 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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He might have to be put down, he's 15 and losing control of his hindquarters (arthritis is only part of it) in his youth, he was one of the most popular dogs in town, played tennis (quite well for even for a Border Collie)was the terror of all the squirrels in the park, as well as the friend of all the kids in the local school.
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G.M. (Admin)
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Sorry to hear that Doug :( 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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Sometimes I think it would be best if our pets lived longer than us.
-Greg
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In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
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chick (User)
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Re:Sorry to hear that Doug :( 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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It's so hard. The biggest issue standing between me, and new pet ownership, is how my last couple lasted forever, and had to have my help, to move on.
But what a blessing, that can be.
When the time is right, you'll both know it. They'll tell you. Animals are always honest.
chick
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It's not Southern...but it'll have to do.
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Lorvamp (User)
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My prayers are with you :( 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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I am so sorry to hear that. He knows that he is weel loved and will let you know when it's time. My girls, Ruby and Vamp, are my best friends.
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Carpy (Moderator)
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It's always tough 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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to make the right decision...
My thoughts are with you and your family
Paul
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If stupidity got us into this mess,
why can't it get us out of it? - Will Rodgers
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Dawn (Admin)
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I am sorry, Doug 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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I know how difficult it is when pets reach that age and it is up to us to make a decision. It is very hard when the time comes to say goodbye. My prayers are with you and your dog.
Dawn
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You never step in the same river twice.
~Heraclitus
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Doug I'm with you...it's a tough time. 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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Sammie, my 12 year old Golden Retriever, was diagnosed with cancer this past October and given two weeks to two months to live. Bless her heart she's still with me but I know the time is coming. But so long as she's not in any pain and can get around she's not going anywhere, but when the time does come she'll let me know....and as tough as it is it's the best thing you can do - for both of you.
My thoughts are with you,
Pete
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Sonny, the black lab, ran ahead to make sure there were no gophers or jackrabbits in the way. If you don't give a dog a specific job, he'll improvise one for himself and it will invariably be fun. There's a lesson there.
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Dawn (Admin)
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Re:Doug I'm with you...it's a tough time. 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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Hey Pete,
I have been wondering how you and Sammie were doing. I am glad to hear that she isn't in any pain and still with you. Give her a hug from me and Snicker!
Dawn
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You never step in the same river twice.
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Re:Bad news about the best dog I ever had 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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Doug,
So sorry to hear that. As others have said it is so tough to lose a dog they are such a huge part of our lives and so unconditionally loyal and loving. Sounds like he's lived a great dog life (squirrels, tennis, kids - i.e. a dog's dream)
I'll give my boys some extra scratches tonight in his honor.
dryflychico (aka Josh)
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We seek for slumbering trout
And whispering in their ears
Give them unquiet dreams;
Leaning softly out
From ferns that drop their tears
Over the young streams
-WB Yeats
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Beerfly (User)
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Re:Bad news about the best dog I ever had 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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I think a lot of dog owners here (or should I say dogs who are people owners) know exactly what you're going through. I lost two about the same time, years back, and now the Enforcer is 10 years old. But she still likes to go hiking in the mountains with me. Except now when I leave the trail for a little bushwhacking, she just comes to a stop and makes me pick her up and carry her. She has me trained real well.
Beerfly
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My favorite thing about fishing isn't the catching, but just being there - Beerfly
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Hopefully this will cheer you up! 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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Re:Bad news about the best dog I ever had 17 Years, 9 Months ago
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The Enforcer in the tube...one of the great pics of all time.
HH
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Harry in Hawaii
"one day fishing is worth four days sitting around eating Spam musubi, or for that matter, two hours stuck in commute traffic on the H-1, brah"
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